Spring Stinks


Book Description

Ruth the bunny is excited to share the smelly springtime smells of spring with Bruce! But what will Bruce think of all that stink? Little Bruce Book




Mother Bruce


Book Description

Bruce the bear likes to keep to himself. That, and eat eggs. But when his hard-boiled goose eggs turn out to be real, live goslings, he starts to lose his appetite. And even worse, the goslings are convinced he's their mother. Bruce tries to get the geese to go south, but he can't seem to rid himself of his new companions. What's a bear to do?




First Grade Stinks!


Book Description

This back-to-school tale is a humorous and relatable read for rising first graders and young children facing new experiences. It's the first day of school, and Hayley is excited. Things are different now. She's a first grader! Hayley quickly finds out that first grade is different from kindergarten, but in all the wrong ways. The classroom isn't as bright and colorful. Ms. Gray doesn't seem to smile as much as her kindergarten teacher did, and there isn't enough time to play outside. Finally, Hayley has had enough. "First grade stinks!" she shouts. And fortunately, her compassionate teacher completely understands. Young readers will immediately empathize with Hayley as she struggles to find enthusiasm for her new school year.




Skunk's Spring Surprise


Book Description

After waking from her winter nap, Skunk worries that her friends have forgotten her but it turns out they have planned a spring surprise.




Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf


Book Description

Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees. "Children will beg to share this book over and over."--American Bookseller




The Thing About Spring


Book Description

Spring is in the air! Bear, Bird, and Mouse are all excited that winter snows are melting away, but their friend Rabbit is not. There are too many things about winter that Rabbit adores, and spring just seems to spell trouble. His friends offer an abundance of reasons to love spring and the changing seasons, but will Rabbit listen? Daniel Kirk has written a lively and humorous tale with the gentle message that change can be fun.




Everything Spring


Book Description

Examines the characteristics and changes that occur in nature during the spring season with text and photographs of baby animals.




Mouse Loves School


Book Description

Mouse climbs inside a red backpack and ends up in a new world filled with colors, shapes, and best of all, friends!




And Then It's Spring


Book Description

Caldecott-winning artist of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Erin Stead, dazzles once again in this ode to the first stirrings of spring.




Try a Little Kindness


Book Description

Bestselling illustrator Henry Cole puts animals in sweet and humorous situations to demonstrate the importance of being kind! In this funny picture book, bestselling illustrator Henry Cole shows kids different ways to be kind with his hysterical cartoon animal characters. Each page features a different way to be a good person, like using proper manners, telling someone they are special, or sharing a treat! The text is accompanied by two or three related vignettes of different animals giving examples of ways to be good. And in one illustration out of each set, one animal (like a cat peering into a fishbowl!) may not be doing the best job of being kind! The animal characters and simple text will help readers learn the importance of kindness in a fun way with lots of kid appeal. Our animal friends will show youExactly how it is doneMake sure to look closelyKindness can be very FUN!